Extension Professionals,
It's time to nominate colleagues for special recognition!
Please note the revamped 2018 award structure. This year, specialists, educators and associates/assistants are eligible for all awards. Nominations are limited to 500 words and are due at the end of business on October 19, 2018. Multiple awards in each category are possible. The electronic nomination form is available at: https://myextension.unl.edu/awards
Please direct questions to Linda Tempel at 402-472-3967 or ltempel1@unl.edu
Excellence in Extension Award
This award recognizes excellence in Extension. Nominations may be for individuals or teams and should focus on one of the following areas of excellence. Describe how the individual or team nominee has excelled in one particular area of excellence! Team nominees should only include individuals who are making significant contributions.
• Professionalism
• Engagement
• Exceptional teaching and learning
• Innovation
• Relevance
• Meaningful
• Impactful
• Research and discovery
Extension Coach of the Year Award
The Coach of the Year Award recognizes Extension professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill in coaching colleagues to success. Share how the nominee has excelled as a highly effective coach!
Chester I. Walters “Extra Mile” Award
The Chester I. Walters “Extra Mile” Award recognizes Extension professionals who have shown evidence of “going beyond the call of duty” in carrying out the responsibilities of their role. Explain how the nominee has went beyond the call of duty to earn this recognition. Recipients of this award must have a minimum of three years of service with Nebraska Extension (specified by award donor).